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Bachelor of Health ScienceThe Bachelor of Health Science is a 3 year full time course offered at the Caulfield campus. The course provides foundation learning in health sciences with a global health theme. Major study options are available in health programs and policy, and clinical and public health sciences. The Bachelor of Health Science also offers an excellent Pre-Med preparation (PMP) for graduate medical, physiotherapy, nursing or social work programs. The Monash School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) is one of the largest Schools of Public Health in the Asia Pacific region. It collaborates extensively with medical research institutes, government departments, Non-government organisations and hospital departments throughout Australia and globally. It has particularly strong collaborations with institutes and other Schools of Public Health in the Asia Pacific Region. The Bachelor of Health Science is a flagship program of the School. It is a ‘new generation’ degree that provides flexible options for students with defined career pathways and serves as a substantial foundation program for students enrolling in graduate entry clinical programs.
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Helen Keleher
What will I study?Course structureThe Bachelor of Health Science is made up of 24 units * 13 core units A major study requires a minimum of two units at second year level and two units at third year level. There are 6 core units in Year 1; 4 core units in Year 2; and 3 core units in Year 3. Students take core units in which they learn about public health and its determinants, human biology, epidemiology, research and critical thinking, global health, health care systems, health and society, disease prevention and control and health law and ethics. All graduates will be equipped with scientific understandings requisite to postgraduate studies in medicine, allied health, public health, and honours and higher research degrees. Major sequencesMajor sequences of study equip graduates for inter-related vocational pathways in health programs and policy, and clinical and public health sciences. Core studies allow students to see the synergies between these pathways. Major sequences provide students the opportunity to pursue more in-depth studies of particular areas. Health programs & policy majorThe health programs and policy sequence prepares graduates to meet public health challenges in a complex, globalised world. Building and elaborating on core units, the health programs and policy stream examines strategies for preventing illness and injury, and health promotion for improving health of individuals, families, communities and wider populations. Students will acquire skills including program design, planning, management, research and evaluation; critical appraisal of evidence; policy analysis and design; and organisational and health communication skills. They will gain knowledge of different cultures, contexts and settings in which policy, program and prevention strategies are developed and implemented. Clinical & public health sciences majorThe clinical and public health sciences sequence also builds and elaborates on core units. It has a focus on detailed studies of research methods and approaches for public health program design, analysis and evaluation, clinical research and disease management and prevention in different settings and contexts. Students will acquire skills in critical appraisal of evidence, the design and conduct of clinical research, pharmacological and occupational health research, and strategies and approaches for improving health. Such skills can be applied in a variety of public health and clinical research careers. Electives provide students the opportunity to select complementary studies and/or pursue academic interests from across the SPHPM, the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the wider university. Four electives can be chosen from outside the Faculty. FieldworkStudents in the health programs and policy stream will be expected to undertake a 180 hours of fieldwork placement in year 3. Course structure for the Bachelor of Health Science
Course ObjectivesOn successful completion of the BHSc, it is expected that the student will be able to: 1. demonstrate the knowledge, skills and technical competency appropriate for an entry level practitioner in professional fields of health promotion or health policy and management Duration of the course3 years full-time / 6 years part-time. CampusCaulfield (part-time or full time) Professional accreditationGraduates of the BHSc are eligible to join the Public Health Association or Australia, the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Australian Epidemiology Association. Pre-requisitesSatisfactory completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent, including the prerequisites: VCE units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Middle-band StatementA study score of at least 25 or more in biology, chemistry, classical societies and cultures, contemporary Australian society, environmental science, health and human development, geography, history (any), legal studies, literature, LOTE (any), media studies, philosophy, politics (any) psychology or sociology = an aggregate 2 points higher per subject to a maximum of 6 points. Non-year 12 applicants: ENTER (TER), the entire academic record, including GPA. Are there any extra requirements for Health ScienceYES. Prospective students should be aware of the following requirements: Police ChecksOrganisations which host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain and pay for Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. VaccinationsThe faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing this course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. How do I apply?Application for entry into the Bachelor of Health Science is through VTAC. Please refer to the VTAC website for closing date information. Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre Selection mode Current Year 12: ENTER (TER) Non-Year 12: ENTER (TER) Campus MapsParking on campusParking is available on campus for staff and students based on a permit system. Visitors to the campus have access to metered parking located at various points around campus. What if I am an international student?The Bachelor of Health Science is available to International students. Monash University International course enquiries:study@monash.edu (for international enquiries) Are you an International Student?Please check the Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Course Guide for International Students or visit www.monash.edu.au/intoff/AGOV.html. This guide contains important information regarding Australian Government requirements and conditions for study in Australia, living costs, course fees, health insurance, working while you study, work rights for your husband or wife and schooling for your children. Information about visa applications can be obtained from www.immi.gov.au/students/ and www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ Your application for a student visa will be assessed according to the visa criteria applicable to your Assessment Level. Your Assessment Level is determined by the passport you hold and the education sector for which you are seeking a student visa. www.immi.gov.au/students/. Further InformationDepartment of Health Social Science Email:
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